Latest reading: Inflation ticked down to 4.0% in August from July’s 4.3%. August’s figure marked the lowest inflation rate since...
Inflation in Euro Area
The Euro area faced generally low inflation rates over the last decade, often below 2%, reflecting the region's slow economic growth and low inflation expectations. That said, the picture has changed notably since the pandemic: Inflation has exceeded the European Central Bank's 2% from 2021 through 2024, due to the initial rebound in economic activity, global supply pressures, a rise in protectionism and the reduction of Russian gas flows to the bloc.
In the year 2024, the inflation in Euro Area was 2.36%, compared to 0.43% in 2014 and 5.42% in 2023. It averaged 2.21% over the last decade. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Euro Area Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) for Euro Area from 2014 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Euro Area Inflation Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, aop) | 0.3 | 2.6 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 2.4 |
| Inflation (HICP, ann. var. %, eop) | -0.3 | 5.0 | 9.2 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Inflation (PPI, ann. var. %, aop) | -2.6 | 12.2 | 32.7 | -2.1 | -4.2 |
Harmonized inflation increases in August
Latest reading: Harmonized inflation edged up to 2.1% in August, above July’s 2.0%. Market expectations were for inflation to remain at the ECB’s 2.0% target for the third consecutive month. Looking at the details of the release, energy prices dropped at a less pronounced pace. That said, services price growth moderated. The trend was unchanged, with annual average harmonized inflation coming in at July's 2.1% in August. Meanwhile, core inflation was stable, coming in at July's 2.3% in August. Lastly, harmonized consumer prices rose 0.15% from the previous month in August, accelerating from the 0.02% rise recorded in July.
Outlook: Our panelists expect inflation to remain around target throughout the remainder of the year, tamed by muted oil prices.
Consensus Forecasts and Projections for the next ten years
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